Going Home Uninjured
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| Emergency services | From campus phone | 1-111 |
| From cell phone | 111 | |
| University security | From campus phone | 6111 |
| From cell phone | 0800 823 637 | |
Reporting Accidents
Any accident must be reported to the staff member you are working with or to the College Office within 24 hours of the occurrence.
College Human Resources ext. 3473
Reporting Hazards
If you see something that looks unsafe or may cause injury please advise the staff member you are working with or the College Office as soon as practical.
College Human Resources ext. 3473
Links
UC Emergency Procedures website
College of Engineering Going Home Uninjured brochure (PDF)
Cardinal Rules
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Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times. |
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Do not override, remove or interfere with any safety equipment, including guards or shields. |
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All injuries and incidents must be reported. |
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Everyone working in a laboratory or workshop must have authorisation of the area manager. |
In an Emergency
1. For external help contact UC Security.
2. Dial 6111 or 0800 823 637 (from mobile phone).
3. Tell UC Security what happened.
4. Dial 1-111 for Emergency Services – Police, Fire, Ambulance.
Serious injury
For a medical emergency or serious injury:
1. Render assistance if able.
2. Call UC Security on 6111 or 0800 823 637 (for university medical services).
3. Call the Ambulance Service by dialling 1-111.
4. Give first aid until the arrival of an ambulance or qualified medical expert.
Fire
1. Raise the alarm immediately by operating the
nearest fire alarm.
2. Call UC Security on 6111 or 0800 823 637.
3. Notify the Fire Service by calling 1-111.
4. Close down potentially dangerous processes or machinery if possible to do so safely and quickly. Leave lights on.
5. Evacuate the building by nearest exit. Do NOT use lifts.
6. Report to your designated fire assembly area (see map on back for assembly areas).
Earthquake
1. Drop, Cover, Hold – take shelter under solid furniture or in doorways.
2. Move away from windows and falling or moving objects.
3. When shaking stops pick up personal possessions (keys, phone, wallet, etc) if safe to do so.
4. Evacuate the building by the nearest exit. Do NOT use lifts.
5. Proceed to the nearest earthquake evacuation point, as listed on maps throughout all of the University's buildings.
6. Main assembly area for earthquakes is ILAM FIELDS.
Key People (Staff only - Intranet)
Health and Safety Representatives (first aiders, wardens, etc)
